I am the complete opposite. I am used to being alone and occasionally travel for work this way as well. I come from a very small family, relatives live all over and I never see them, all of my friends are now married/divorced with children (and either can't afford to go to Disney, don't want to shell out the money to go there or simply they'll ask if I want to tag along but I don't enjoy being the 3rd or 5th wheel in a group). In my 20's it was easy enough to go to Disney with mom, friends, ex, etc. I finally did my first solo trip there last November at the age of 33. I loved it more than any other vacation I think I've had to date. It was wonderful. In the past 5 years I've gone with my mom. Don't get me wrong, I love my mom, but frankly I was tired of the small comments that begin after being in the park 4 hours (you know, I'm getting tired, my toe hurts) and mom wouldn't go back to the room by herself (keep in mind this woman is now 57 and in good shape). Maybe I'm selfish but I loved not having that guilty nagging feeling of having to give up some of my enjoyment so that mom could go back to the room and wouldn't be alone.
When I went on my solo trip, I always had a journal with me, small book and basically no matter where I was I made small talk with someone close to me on a few minute basis. I never felt alone or sorry for myself (in fact I was there 10 days solo). I did many of the things the above posters already mentioned.
Always put the best possible spin on it. It's YOUR time for yourself. Sleep in late, order room service (if your in a hotel that has room service) and do what you want when you want to do it. If you get that feeling that your alone, dispel it immediately - stop feeling sorry for yourself. You work hard for your vacation time so enjoy it. There are plenty of people who can't go to Disney (trust me I know a few) so enjoy the environment and don't worry, you'll be returning to your normal way of life a few days later - you'll make it through. Okay off my soap box now. I wish you the best for a wonderful solo vacation. I am going back to Disney a few weeks after your visit, mom is heading along as well, if anyone sees a 34 yrs old rolling her eyes at her mother, it's me. This time when she needs a break she's going back to the room by herself (she has already been notified several times that she'll be on the bus alone - none of those little comments needed).
When I went on my solo trip, I always had a journal with me, small book and basically no matter where I was I made small talk with someone close to me on a few minute basis. I never felt alone or sorry for myself (in fact I was there 10 days solo). I did many of the things the above posters already mentioned.
Always put the best possible spin on it. It's YOUR time for yourself. Sleep in late, order room service (if your in a hotel that has room service) and do what you want when you want to do it. If you get that feeling that your alone, dispel it immediately - stop feeling sorry for yourself. You work hard for your vacation time so enjoy it. There are plenty of people who can't go to Disney (trust me I know a few) so enjoy the environment and don't worry, you'll be returning to your normal way of life a few days later - you'll make it through. Okay off my soap box now. I wish you the best for a wonderful solo vacation. I am going back to Disney a few weeks after your visit, mom is heading along as well, if anyone sees a 34 yrs old rolling her eyes at her mother, it's me. This time when she needs a break she's going back to the room by herself (she has already been notified several times that she'll be on the bus alone - none of those little comments needed).